Cynthia Nixon's name is being mentioned as a possible candidate for governor in NY. She's not held back in her criticisms of Cuomo, who's seeking re-election in the November 2018 race, and she has close ties with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Cuomo "is a little more like Betsy DeVos than we like to think he is", she added.

Cuomo remains on the shortlist to challenge President Donald Trump, should he run for re-election in 2022. "These are policies we expect from Betsy DeVos, but from Andrew Cuomo?". "She declined to comment".

"She's an out-of-the-box candidate with progressive credentials who would excite people", Alliance for Quality Education director Billy EastontoldWSJ. Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and and former state legislator Terry Gipson have also been named as possible contenders.